Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a mid-level Labor and Employment Associate Attorney to support its offices in Los Angeles and Orange County. The ideal candidate will have more than 3 years of experience in employment law, particularly in litigation. Transactional experience, such as drafting employee handbooks and employment agreements, is preferred but not required. The candidate should have a strong legal background, excellent writing skills, and a commitment to helping businesses navigate complex labor and employment matters. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment where client success and professional growth are prioritized.

Duties:

• Advise clients on a variety of employment law matters, including workplace compliance, personnel management, and union relations.
• Manage employment litigation, representing clients in cases involving claims such as discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes.
• Draft employment-related documents, including handbooks, policies, employment agreements, and severance agreements.
• Provide risk management counsel to minimize legal exposure for businesses.
• Prepare legal strategies and solutions in response to client challenges, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Represent clients in defending lawsuits and preparing for litigation.
• Collaborate with business leadership to ensure prompt resolution of employment conflicts.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in employment law, with a focus on litigation.
• Experience in transactional matters, such as drafting employment handbooks and agreements, is preferred but not required.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to provide practical legal advice to clients.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active California Bar membership is required.

Skills:

• Proficiency in managing complex litigation and advising on employment-related legal issues.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and litigation skills.
• Ability to provide clear, concise legal advice to clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Full benefits package, including wellness programs and professional development opportunities.

This is a full-time position offering an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative law firm with a focus on labor and employment law. The firm is committed to diversity and inclusion and offers a supportive environment where attorneys can grow their careers.

For eight decades, this full-service business law firm has been representing financial institutions, corporations, and business entities regionally, nationally, and internationally. Valuing each client relationship, the firm understands that client's success is the firm's success. The firm uses cutting-edge technology to deliver the best service and results in a timely manner for clients. The lawyers are accessible, resourceful, skillful, and adapt easily to change. They are also active members of the communities in which they live and work and sit on the boards of prominent organizations, and teach and lecture frequently. The firm's diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater array of creative talent and alternative thinking, benefiting all. The firm provides a platform for all to pursue success and to take pride in providing the highest quality of legal services for clients. The firm hires talented professionals who share a collaborative spirit and innovative approach to practicing law. The firm is consistently ranked among the leading law firms by Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, The Daily Journal, and the Los Angeles Business Journal. It is also ranked among the leading firms nationally by American Legal Media and the National Law Journal.